"K..Let's go mom"

How cute is he! I was getting a kick out him. We packed some diapers in his backpack and a few treats and he decided that he needed to take all his clothes off, put his backpack on and his hat. "K, Mom, lets go. I'm all ready"

What is wrong with me???

Ahhh! My hair is falling out by the clumpfulls(is that a word?). My eyelashes on one eye are totally breaking off. My skin looks like high school all over again..not so attractive. I feel like I have to have something in my mouth eating at all times. I'm eating every second. Literally..like stomach growling within an hour of eating like its fast Sunday. I'm all emotional, either really feisty or crying! Me! I don't cry ladies..like in 4 years of marriage maybe 4 or 5 times to Clint, but yet in the last month or so I have about doubled that! Random!
I mean I have been using the "my hormones are balancing out still" excuse for awhile now, but its time to really look at what it going on. It has been almost 9 months now so what gives? I never had this with Cooper. My hair got thicker, my skin started to look better (never have had good skin). I felt alot more normal by this point after Coop.
I know, I know..this pregnancy and birth involved a heck of alot more emotions and such and all that, but really, to suddenly have your body whack out!
So really, what gives? Any ideas? My mother in law did her "natural health" stuff on me and says that my iodine is low which throws off your thyroid.
I know what ya'all are thinking..she's pregnant. Not so, wish I was, but no go yet.
Anyway..just needed to rant for a moment..

The Hubby tag

Well, it has started...I've been tagged. But what a fun tag to do..brag about my hub. Love it!

1.Where did you meet? My brother Kurt gave Clint my number. The first time CLint called he talked with me for about 5-10 minutes going on and on like I should know who he was. I finally said, "I'm sorry, but I don't have a clue who I am talking with?!" He laughed and then told me that my brother had given my number to him to call and take me on a date, and so we did....
2. How long did you date before getting married? Well, tricky question..here's why. I met Clint and about 4 weeks later took off and moved to San Diego. I was a little love shy and he was so great so I thought it was too good to be true so I left thinking he wouldn't care. Not so. We kept in contact (texting mostly 'cause it was free for me and I was poor.) He came to see me and I was a brat the first time. But about 6 months later I moved home and we were engaged about 2 weeks later. So from time I first went out with him..8-9 months with engagement time. Actually dating, only a couple months, most of which was engaged. What a guy to stick with me, and now... happily married.
3. How long have you been married? 3 years and 5 months or so! Fabulous!
4. What does he do that surprises you? Ya know, he just does things every once in awhile that make me smile. Brings me M&M's, plans a little get away for us, just a peach he is!
5. What is your favorite feature of his? That's a hard one. Have you seen my man? He's so handsome! Okay, I have always been a sucker for his biceps. Ahh! I love them! I mean whats not to love.. his chest, eyes, smile, Mmmm yummy! anyway, back to earth...
6. What is your favorite quality of his? Gosh, that's another hard one. He has such a big heart. He would do anything for anyone. He is such a service oriented person. He is a wonderful father and husband. He honors his priesthood. Very honest. Hard worker. I just love the guy! Man, I'm kinda getting gushy...
7. Does he have a nickname for you? Sweets. He is my sugar daddy and I am his Sweets..fun!
8. What is his favorite color? Yellow..Orange..anything nice and bright! (he is color blind and likes colors easy to see)
9. What is his favorite food? Sadly, I'm not totally sure. Meat. Steak, Prime Rib, M&M's, Coke, Steak...Prime rib...
10. What is his favorite sport? Um...what sport does he not like. Baseball, Football, Hunting...let's play ball!! or kill something...
11. When/Where was our first kiss? In my apartment in Orem.
12. What is your favorite thing to do as a couple? Eat. I've established his love of meat and he married the perfect girl for that..I do too! We may not have the same hobbies, but we definetly enjoy being together whether we are doing my thing or his.
13. Do you have children? Yes, 2. Cooper (a.k.a. Mini Me. He is a small Clint) who is a crazy little 2 year old who is full of energy and a joy in our family. And Kate. She would be 8 months old. She passed away shortly after birth. And hopefully a few more on their way.
14. Does he have a hidden talent? He is an accountant. Crazy to think of him as an accountant, but yes, he is really good at math and numbers and all that stuff. I love it..I'm married to kinda a nerd. I love nerds! I even have a shirt that says so.
15. How old is he? 29
16. Who said "I love you" first? Clint. Like I said, I was a little love shy. I said it back a couple weeks later though.
17. What is his favorite type of music? That depends on the situation. Normally, hard rock, but when getting pumped for a football game or something..Enya. funny huh?
18. What do I admire about him? I married a good man. I love his in-ability to say bad things about people. He loves to tease, but when it comes down to it he doesnt like to gossip or say mean things about others, especially when others are. I also love that he is what he is. You don't have to read into him or anything. If he is mad, he's mad. If he's happy, he is happy..etc...
19. Will he read this? Not sure.
Okay, I tag anyone who hasn't done this and has a hubby. Bryn, Cami, Kinslee, Erin, Stephanie...you know who you all are girls. Its kinda fun to put down on paper(computer) some of the things that you adore about your husband

Conference Weekend

I love conference weekend. I love the uplift, the strong spirit in my home, the desire increased to become better and do better. I thoroughly enjoyed it this last few days. I did my best to really listen to the talks, amid a 2 year old running around crazy wanting to "wrestle" "play wich me, momma" "trains" "I color" "catch me, mom, c'mon run, come get me". I love the little munchkin, but when it comes to spiritual upliftment time...he'd rather play! ha ha. I too, have a little A.D.D. myself though so I can't say much. I can't sit still very well anyway. Love conference, love my little boy and his craziness, love my darling hubby, and I did love the rain!

The Phone Call to Grandma

Coopers new thing is to call people on the phone and have random conversations with them. We call someone at least once a day for him. This morning Cooper wanted to call Grandma on our way to her house. So, I dialed and handed the phone to him in the back seat. He had a peanut butter sandwich he was eating for breakfast. He started talking to Grandma and was telling her that he was eating a PB sandwich and pulled the phone out to "show" it to Grandma. All the while yelling into the phone, "Can you see it, Grandma?" "Look! Look!" While yelling he is showing every side of the sandwich by doing circles with the phone around the sandwich and continuing to yell.."Look! Can you see it? Look, grandma, look!" I was cracking up watching him.

Amateur Wedding Cakes

My husbands brother, Tracy, just got married this last week to a darling girl named Camri. I love them both and I am so excited for them. I told Camri that I would make the wedding cake awhile back and it was gonna be a simpler thing. I kinda had fun with it and this is how they ended up. It is a ton of work and kinda expensive for the supplies, but I now realize why they charge so much for them. They are super fun to do though and would actually like to do it again sometime maybe. I really enjoy creating things. Anyway, let me know what you think...

The Fake Cry

Cooper is real good at this one...
Mommy putting Cooper into his car seat, accidentally hits his leg against the arm rest(not hard mind you)
Cooper starts to cry.
Mommy: "I'm sorry bud, did that hurt you?"
Cooper:"Yeah Momma. Cooper is, whimper sniff sniff, hurt."
Mommy:"Yeah, I'm sorry, but that is kindof a fake cry buddy."
Cooper:"sniffle, little giggle, Yeah it is a fake cry, Momma. sniffle, giggle giggle"
He then begins to laugh as I buckle him in saying, "I fake cry Momma" (all while continueing to sniffle and whimper.
I love this kid! He is such a bundle of energy and joy!

Just a little Cooper talk

Mommy: "Come here, Cooper. Lets change your poop (diaper).
Cooper argues playfully...I finally get him to hold still...
Cooper: "Yeah Mommy. Here it comes. Here comes the sick Mommy!"

RED BOOTS

I just had to put a picture on with Coop in his red boots. He loves these boots! Grandma Gardner gave them to him and they are by far his favorite shoes. He will wear them with anything and everywhere and I love it! I think it is fun to see him in a cute little outfit with bright red boots. I am sad he is growing up so quick cause he is sooo dang much fun!

THE BUZZ CUT!

Mommy: "Daddy will you cut Coopers hair a little? I still want it long enough to style and spike though"

Daddy:"You want me to buzz it?"

Mommy: "No, just cut it shorter to get it out of his face. Its so hot in the summer with all that hair."

Daddy: "Okay"

...moments later Mommy comes out back to her surprise...

THE BUZZ CUT!

I wanted to cry for a minute, but within a day I actually liked it and now I totally love it! Good job Dad! Cooper looks like a little boy now..no more baby boy. Check out those lips!

Cooper actually loved Clint buzzing his hair off. I thought he might freak out, but he was helping Clint. He was so excited to tell all that "Daddy cut Coopers hair. Its all gone."

Dragon Hunts

"Ahh! Dragon get chew!! Run Daddy!"

Coop and Daddy heading out to find a dragon...

Here is Cooper all ready to go "catch a dragon" with his orange construction hat and his pop gun.We found quite a few in the neighborhood if you can imagine. He was cracking us up. Ever since this night, if he even sees this orange constuction hat he gets all excited to go catch himself a dragon.